County council elections

Find out when the next election is and how you can take part

Overview

The County Council elections on Thursday 1 May 2025 have been postponed due to devolution. This is initially for a year, but likely to be until elections for the shadow authority take place. Read our news article for more information.

Find the latest by-election results.

Register to vote

You can register to vote on the GOV.UK site.

You can also apply for a postal vote or apply for a proxy vote on the GOV.UK site.

Where to vote

You can find where to vote on the Democracy Club website.

Becoming a councillor

Find out more about who can be a councillor and how.